Object Store file format?

Hi, I am doing some projects where it would be fine to create an object store file on my PC to fill it with content at the beginning. I searched for a description of the ".str" file format in the SDK but didn't find anything. Is there a documentation available somewhere?

If possible, I would also integrate an advanced object store editor to my Screeny Tool, actually it only starts the editor from the simulator (which does not allow to add/remove items).

jim_m_58 over 7 years ago

a few things here:

- the format of .str files isn't published
- .str files are being replaced with the new Application.Storage starting in 2.4.0
- in some way, .str files are tied to an app and possibly device - for security reasons. With .set files, you can change them using the app settings editor in eclipse, and copy them to a watch, but if you create a .str in the sim, it won't work on the watch.

Former Member over 7 years ago

To add on to what Jim said, if you take a look at the blog post I have linked below, it states that the object store files should all be encrypted. The only thing that should be capable of accessing the contents of a signed apps object store should be the app itself.

https://developer.garmin.com/index.p...-iq-2-security

jim_m_58 over 7 years ago

asandweech - I recalled that it was stated somewhere, but couldn't remember where - thanks!

OttawaDeveloper over 4 years ago in reply to jim_m_58

I see the link mentioned above and would like to read it however the link no longer works. Would like to be able to read the blog post mentioned. I am interested to know if the data stored in app settings is encrypted. As i understand it is in a .set and/or .str file. Or is it normal to use the Toybox.Cryptography to encode data you wish to save in settings/properties?

jim_m_58 over 4 years ago in reply to OttawaDeveloper

I think this is a link to what was said before. There's not much.

developer.garmin.com/.../

App Settings are in apps\settings\*.set files, the old object store are in apps\data\*.str files, and Apllication.Storage, in apps\data\*.dat,*.imt,*.idx files